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Kevin De Bruyne on Hamstring Injury: 'I Don't Think It's Too Bad'

Kevin De Bruyne has provided a positive update on the hamstring injury that forced him off in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday.

The Belgian playmaker had to be replaced by Riyad Mahrez in first-half stoppage time after pulling up against the Cherries.

Manager Pep Guardiola's immediate assessment did not sound good:

BBC Sport

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But De Bruyne himself has now given his own update, per Sam Lee of Goal:

"It happens, you know.